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Two Democratic senators urged US President Donald Trump not to extend exemptions from American sanctions that allow countries to continue purchasing Russian oil, arguing the justification no longer exists after the conflict with Iran ended.
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Who
Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Elizabeth Warren, US President Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin
What
Two Democratic senators urged US President Donald Trump not to extend exemptions from American sanctions that allow countries to continue purchasing Russian oil, arguing the justification no longer exists after the conflict with Iran ended.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:56:41 GMT · 9d 0h ago
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Why
The senators stated that the sanctions waiver has enabled Russia to continue financing its "illegal war" in Ukraine, and that extending it would undermine Trump's position on the Iran conflict and contradict earlier rationales for the measure.
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This political pressure on President Trump to end Russian oil sanction waivers reflects a congressional effort to intensify economic pressure on Russia, potentially increasing global energy market volatility and affecting fuel and grocery prices for American consumers.
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